The Buddhist I Ching
For centuries the I Ching has been used as a basic map of conscious development, containing the underlying principles of all religions, and highly prized by followers of Buddhism. Chih-hsu Ou-i uses the concepts of Tianti Buddhism to elucidate the I Ching —concentration and insight, calmness and wisdom, and various levels of realization. Skillfully translated by Thomas Cleary, this work presents the complete text of the I Ching plus the only Buddhist interpretation of the oracle.
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The Buddhist I Ching
For centuries the I Ching has been used as a basic map of conscious development, containing the underlying principles of all religions, and highly prized by followers of Buddhism. Chih-hsu Ou-i uses the concepts of Tianti Buddhism to elucidate the I Ching —concentration and insight, calmness and wisdom, and various levels of realization. Skillfully translated by Thomas Cleary, this work presents the complete text of the I Ching plus the only Buddhist interpretation of the oracle.
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The Buddhist I Ching

The Buddhist I Ching

The Buddhist I Ching

The Buddhist I Ching

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For centuries the I Ching has been used as a basic map of conscious development, containing the underlying principles of all religions, and highly prized by followers of Buddhism. Chih-hsu Ou-i uses the concepts of Tianti Buddhism to elucidate the I Ching —concentration and insight, calmness and wisdom, and various levels of realization. Skillfully translated by Thomas Cleary, this work presents the complete text of the I Ching plus the only Buddhist interpretation of the oracle.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780877734086
Publisher: Shambhala
Publication date: 06/12/2001
Series: Dragon Editions Series
Edition description: 1st ed
Pages: 264
Product dimensions: 9.00(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Chih-hsu Ou-i (1599–1655) wrote commentaries on dozens of Buddhist texts and Chinese classics and was proficient in both esoteric and exoteric studies. His work influenced the development of modern Buddhism in China.

Table of Contents

Translator's Introductionvii
Using The Buddhist I Chingxviii
How to Consult the I Chingxx
1.Heaven1
2.Earth19
3.Difficulty30
4.Darkness35
5.Waiting39
6.Contention42
7.The Army46
8.Accord50
9.Small Obstruction (Nurturance of the Small)54
10.Treading58
11.Tranquillity60
12.Obstruction64
13.Sameness with People68
14.Great Possession72
15.Humility76
16.Joy80
17.Following84
18.Degeneration87
19.Overseeing91
20.Observing93
21.Biting Through97
22.Adornment100
23.Stripping Away103
24.Return107
25.No Error111
26.Great Buildup114
27.Nourishment117
28.The Passing of Greatness120
29.Multiple Danger123
30.Fire126
31.Sensing128
32.Constancy132
33.Withdrawal135
34.The Power of the Great137
35.Advance140
36.Damage of Illumination (Concealment of Illumination)143
37.People in the Home146
38.Opposition149
39.Trouble153
40.Solution156
41.Reduction160
42.Increase163
43.Decision (Parting)167
44.Meeting170
45.Gathering174
46.Rising177
47.Exhaustion179
48.The Well182
49.Change185
50.The Cauldron189
51.Thunder192
52.Mountain195
53.Gradual Progress198
54.Marrying a Young Girl202
55.Richness205
56.Travel208
57.Wind211
58.Delight214
59.Dispersal217
60.Regulation220
61.Sincerity in the Center222
62.Small Excess226
63.Settled230
64.Unsettled233
Key for Identifying the Hexagrams237
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